Holmqvist Steps Up in Norrena's Absence

With Fredrik Norrena[3] still out with a groin pull for Linkopings Andreas Holmqvist[4] stepped up large today to help guide Linkopings to a 5-3 victory over Farjestads. The young defenseman had a second period goal and later added an assist on a third period power play goal in the win. Holmqvist is slowly sneaking up on the half a point a game plateau with 15 points in 36 games this season.